Love and miss you everyday bro. Can't believe its been 4 years.

Heartfelt condolences to you Rhett and your entire family during this difficult period.  May the good Lord comfort and console you all, forgive Layton of all his earthly sins.  May Mother earth rest gently on him. 

Dear Rhett, Craig and Cody,
Brendan sadly shared the news of Layton’s passing with us, and our family is so sad for your loss.  He was a sweet young man, and I enjoyed seeing him in carpool each week.  He was always so kind, considerate, and pleasant.  Your family is in our prayers. 


Layton, it’s been 5 days since your passing and I miss you a lot already. I remember you from Iron academy, and we were right there. When you were at millbrook I didn’t get the chance to talk to you as much. We hung out a few times and I thoroughly enjoyed each of those times. I wish I made more of an effort to chill with you more as you were an awesome person. I love you and I’ll remember you forever. Believe me when I saw that your passing has made a huge impact at millbrook. All of my drug using friends have quit all synthetics because of you and I’m doing my best to make sure they keep up with their decision to quit. Live it up in heaven. -chicken

Rhett, Craig, and Cody..you all are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.  Please let us know if we can do anything for you.  May God give you peace and strength in the days ahead and be with you wherever you go.

So sorry for your you lost, may God give you peace at this time.

My most vivid memory with Layton was when him, Cody and I where outside in the driveway with the basketball goal lowered down to 8 foot having a dunk contest. At this time, both Layton and I were hovering around that 4’5 height while Cody was probably already 6 foot. So as we watched Cody throw down 360s, windmills and things like that, Layton and I were trying to figure out a way to even touch the rim. Next thing I know, Layton is putting a bucket upside down right in front of the rim that’s acting as a boost for us to jump off of. And of course, Layton definitely was shoeless. So now after we found a compromise to the uneven competition, we could have our dunk contest...great idea bro!

I will always remember Layton as the barefoot boy who loved to climb, play ball, and play video games.  You guys are in my thoughts and prayers.  Oh the many memories we have  from the Baseball field, to NRCA, to sledding and fondue during a snow storm, to the trip to the mountains.  You will be missed here on Earth. I find great comfort knowing you are a child of God and are running barefoot in heaven with Jesus. 

My deepest sympathy to your family at this painful time. I pray that your treasured memories of Layton will keep you strong. 

Our sons played travel baseball together on The Heat & we have so many wonderful memories of fun family time with teammates and families. Thank you to Layton & his wonderful family for being such a special part of that! Our love & prayers to your family. May your faith & your many wonderful memories  bring you peace & comfort now & always. 🙏
💕The Bartsch Family

We were next door neighbors of Rhett and the boys for a few years. My boys loved going over to their house. Cody, Layton, Braden and Evan spent many hours shooting basketball, throwing football and baseball, and jumping on a trampoline that we shared. Layton and Braden also carpooled every other week to Iron Academy for a year. Almost every evening or weekend he was home, I can remember walking out to the sound of Layton jumping on that trampoline.  Though, the thing I think I will always remember when I think of Layton is that he did everything barefoot! Didn't matter if it was 90 or 30 outside, I can hardly remember him ever wearing shoes. Even when shooting baskets with all the boys. Though, I do know he had shoes, because when I would mow around the trampoline, I would find a pair or two beside or underneath with socks balled up inside them. So, I can only imagine that there is a pair of shoes in Heaven with socks balled up inside as Layton is barefoot and happy as he looks upon us.

I remember Layton from iron academy, and riding carpool with him everyday and even though we weren’t super close we were still good friends. I was sad when I heard what happened but it’s good to know that he’s with god now and all the suffering he’s been going through the past year is now gone.

While I did not know Layton, I knew Craig and Rhrett many years ago at St. Andrews and Grace, and I am so very sorry for their loss.  It is an awful thing to loose a child and I can't even imagine.  My heart goes out to all of the family.

I remember so well when Craig and Rhett were waiting with great anticipation for their boys.   Made trips to TN and when they would return always shared their experiences and were so excited.   When they finally adopted the boys, praises at "St. Michaels" were abundant.  Grace Community Church (St Michaels)  was so appreciative with how God had blessed our pastor and wife.  

OBITUARY

Layton Holladay

December 9, 2001 – February 6, 2019

Brown-Wynne Funeral Home

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